Updated Nov 16, 2013 8:59 PM ET  Over the UFC’s 20-year existence, hundreds of fighters have made the walk from the locker room to the Octagon. Some of them only made it once before getting their walking papers; others were fixtures for most of…
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‘Fight without rules’, Russia’s violent pastime
Two men inside a cage grapple on the floor, one violently pounding his opponent in a no-holds-barred sport banned in many countries while Russian crowds are going wild for more. "Come on, hit him hard," screamed one of the thousand or so spectators…
Read More »UFC Koscheck leaning toward retirement?
Damon Martin Updated Nov 17, 2013 5:26 AM ET  LAS VEGAS, NV Josh Koscheck fell to defeat for the third consecutive time in a row on Saturday night at UFC 167, and for the second time in a row due to a knockout. As customary in most post-fight situations…
Read More »Rocker Lou Reed died doing tai chi, says widow
Late US rocker Lou Reed breathed his last breath "looking at the trees" while doing tai chi, according to his widow. The influential 71-year-old songwriter and musician died Sunday of complications from a recent liver transplant. In a letter titled "…
Read More »UFC Nurmagomedov wrestles a bear
Updated Nov 14, 2013 8:55 PM ET  Think Johny Hendricks has a great wrestling pedigree? He’s got nothing on Khabib Nurmagomedov. Growing up in Russia, the rising UFC lightweight used to wrestle bears. No, really. There’s even a video – not-so…
Read More »Google seeks out wisdom of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh
Why on earth are many of the world’s most powerful technology companies, including Google, showing a special interest in an 87-year-old Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk? The answer is that all of them are interested in understanding how the teachings…
Read More »Gary Sinise gives wounded veterans a “fighting chance”
The award-winning actor helps build smart-technology homes for disabled veterans in hopes of giving them a happy and more independent life. We sit down with Sinise and visit smart home recipient, Sgt. John Peck, a quadruple amputee wounded in Afghanistan…
Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing: Part 1 – Picture Sites
When most people think of social media marketing, they think of sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. And with good reason – they can be highly effective marketing tools when used correctly. But this just scratches the surface of the social…
Read More »Former UFC fighter Kurt Pellegrino: ‘I want to fight every day’
In the world of mixed martial arts, characters are easy to find. In New Jersey, the most colorful of them all is Kurt Pellegrino — a former Ultimate Fighting Championship brawler now coaching other MMA fighters and running one of the largest gyms…
Read More »Do MMA fighters take enough precautions to prevent brain injuries?
It's not difficult to become a licensed MMA fighter in New Jersey. Each application is reviewed by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board. There's a background check and questions about training and experience to determine pro or amateur status…
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